May 2009
The new issue of Organists' Review focuses on the organ world in The Netherlands. The cover shows the case of the Grote of Lebuïnuskerk, organbuilder H.H. Holtgräve, 1839.
● Pierre Cochereau's legacy by Anthony Hammond
● Dr Helen Smith in conversation with Ben van Oosten
● An article on Fundraising for the St Giles, Cripplegate, Organ Project
● Haarlem: a centre of organ learning
● John Norman writing about different types of flute pipes in 'Flauto Magico'
● Gordon S. Frier writes an appreciation article on Flor Peeters
● Stuart Nimmo explains how to take good photos of organ cases (including details of a competition during the 2009 Congress)
● Dr Roy Massey talks to the Editor about how cathedral organs have changed over his career.
● 'The Organ as a paradigm for a sustainable technology' by David Shuker
● Dr John Bertalot explains how to transform your choir and fill your stalls with enthusiastic singers, with an article on 'Commitment, attendance and maintaining the interest of one's choristers'
● The centre-page spread is of the Raerd (Rauwerd), Hervormde Kerk
● 'You can play this' by Jos van der Kooy
● As usual, this issue includes CD/DVD, Music and Book reviews and Local Association News
The August 2009 issue of Organists' Review
will be taking a look at early Italian music and Spanish instruments. Christopher Stembridge will be writing about Frescobaldi, and Gerhard Grenzing, the Spanish Organ Builder, will also be contributing. Rosemary Parott will be looking at the best way to prepare for a service. William McVicker will be discussing the future of organ culture, following his powerful talk at the London Organ Day. We are also pleased that Dr David Maw will be offering an extensive review of the new Sanger-Laukvik Vierne edition
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